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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
MSP Operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21
Paddy Procurement has gained good momentum showing increase of 23% over last year
In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season  2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes, as was done in previous seasons.
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Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21has gained good momentum in the procuring States and UTs of Punjab, Haryana, UP, TN, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, J&K, Gujarat and Kerala with purchase of over 144.59 LMTs of paddy upto 24.10.2020 against the last year corresponding purchase of 117.55 LMT which is an increase of 23 % over last year. Out of the total purchase of 144.59 LMTs, Punjab alone has contributed 95.20 LMT which is 65.84 % of total procurement.
About 12.41 Lac farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 27298.77 Crores at MSP rate of Rs 18880 per MT.
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Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 45.10 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme . Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs, approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 24.10.2020, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured 894.54 MT of Moong and Urad having MSP value of Rs.6.43 Crores benefitting 871 farmers in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Haryana. Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs. 52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.
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Seed cotton  procurement operations under MSP are going on smoothly in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Till 24.10.2020 a quantity of 353252 cotton bales valuing Rs.104790.17 lakh has been procured benefitting 68419 farmers.
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Department of Atomic Energy
The Government today informed that it has given bulk approval for the installation of ten nuclear reactors.
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today informed the Rajya Sabha that National Aeronautics and Space Administration  and the Indian Space Research Organization  have jointly manufactured an earth science satellite named, NISAR .
The Government today informed that it has given bulk approval for the installation of ten nuclear reactors.
In a statement laid on the floor of the floor of the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said, the Government has roped in PSUs for the installation of the
nuclear reactors or the exercise would be done exclusively by the specialized Government agencies
The Government has accorded administrative approval and financial sanction for 10 indigenous Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors of 700 MW each in fleet mode. The details are as follows:
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Project
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Karnataka
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Kaiga
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Kaiga-5&6
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2 X 700
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Haryana
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Gorakhpur
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GHAVP– 3&4
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2 X 700
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Madhya Pradesh
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Chutka
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Chutka-1&2
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2 X 700
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Rajasthan
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Mahi Banswara
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Mahi Banswara-1&2
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2 X 700
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Mahi Banswara-3&4
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2 X 700
The Government has amended the Atomic Energy Act in 2015 to enable the Joint Ventures of NPCIL with Public Sector Enterprises to set up nuclear power projects.
These reactors are planned to be set up in ‘fleet mode’ progressively by the year 2031 at a cost of Rs. 1,05,000 crores.
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AYUSH
Reforms in Homoeopathy
Tenure of Central Council of Homoeopathy extended for two years from 18th May,2018
Cabinet approves Homoeopathy Central Council  Bill,2019
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the draft Homoeopathy Central Council Bill, 2019.
Impact:
The Bill seeks to extend the period for reconstitution of the Central Council from existing period of one year to two years so that the tenure of the Board of Governors may be extended for a further period of one year with effect from 17th May, 2019.
This will help the Central Council of Homoeopathy in exercising the powers and performing the functions of the Council.
Implementation:
The Bill will replace the Homoeopathy central council  Ordinance, 2019 and extend the tenure of Government for another one year.
Background:
The affairs of the Central Homoeopathy Council have been entrusted to a Board of Governors consisting of eminent and qualified Homoeopathy Doctors and eminent administrators. Till such time the council is reconstituted. The tenure has been extended since the council could not be reconstituted within one year due to the non-updation of state registers of Homoeopathy and coincidence of general elections
Prime Minister's Office
Arrival of Prime Minister in Samarkand to attend the SCO Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi arrived in Samarkand, Uzbekistan this evening, at the invitation of the President of Uzbekistan, H.E. Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, to attend the 22nd Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization .
On arrival in Samarkand, Prime Minister was warmly received by H.E. Mr. Abdulla Aripov, the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan. Several Ministers, Governor of the Samarkand region and other senior officials from the Government of Uzbekistan also welcomed the Prime Minister at the airport.
Tomorrow morning, on 16 September 2022, Prime Minister will participate in the SCO Summit and will hold bilateral meetings with the President of Uzbekistan and some of the other leaders attending the Summit.
Ministry of Education
A HUMANITRIAN SUPPORT MAKAUT STARTS COMMUNITY KITCHEN TO HELP THE NEEDY
Kolkata, May, 20, 2021
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal, has started a community kitchen from today to feed the local needy people who are affected due the ongoing pandemic situation. This was stated in a statement issued by the university authority. Initially this kitchen will remain operational for one month.
Last Sunday at a meeting with the officials of the institute Prof. Saikat Maitra, Vice Chancellor, MAKAUT expressed his desire to reach out the COVID19 affected community like previous year by providing prepared food free of cost through University run Community Kitchen.
It has been decided that a total of 350 food packets will be delivered to the SDO Kalyani everyday which will be delivered by their machinery to the affected people. The food will be made in the University’s Main Campus at Haringhata with a selected team of employees after maintaining all covid protocol. The Registrar, Dr. Partha Pratim Lahiri has ensured the SDO that a protein rich healthy diet will be served on daily basis. The menu for one week has been sent to the SDO, Kalyani in advance by the University.
(Last year, the University itself reached out to the remote villages of Haringhata and its adjoining areas with the help of the local administration. But considering the seriousness of the pandemic, the University has decided to handover the ready food to the SDO, Kalyani.
The University had contributed immensely during the last year  by providing free sanitisers, mask, food packets, books, sanitary napkins, study materials, school bags etc to the students and affected peoples.
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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister pays tributes to Guru Ravidas on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Guru Ravidas on the occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti.
“I bow to Guru Ravidas Ji on his Jayanti. Guru Ravidas Ji was one of the greatest Saints to have been born in our land. He stood for a society that is equal, just and compassionate. His teachings are eternal and are relevant for people of all sections of society.
Guru Ravidas Ji ushered in several positive changes in our society. He questioned practices that were archaic and regressive, and inspired people to change with the times. This spirit of inquiry and emphasis on moving with the times makes extremely great.
Guru Ravidas Ji had unwavering faith in values of harmony and brotherhood. He did not believe in any kind of discrimination. When we work with the motto of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ we are deeply motivated by Guru Ravidas Ji’s emphasis on serving every human, especially the poor.
Today I would like to share these words of Guru Ravidas Ji:
ऐसा चाहूँ राज मैं जहाँ मिलै सबन को अन्न।
छोट बड़ो सब सम बसै, रैदास रहै प्रसन्न।।
Guru Ravidas Ji dreamt of a time when everybody has enough to eat and every person is happy”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on Health Systems in Rural and Tribal Areas
Indian Public Health Standards, 2022 detail uniform standards for quality and governance requirements pertaining to delivering health services at health facilities.
Establishment of 22 AIMS approved across the nation for serving tribal and rural population as well as others
The healthcare system of the country involves a three-tier system with Sub Health Centre , Primary Health Centre  and Community Health Centre  as the three pillars of Primary Health Care System in India. As per established norms, a PHC in rural areas is to be established for a population of 20,000  and 30,000  and Sub Centre for a population of 5,000  and 3000  subsequently, Community Health Centre for a population of 1,20,000  and 80,000 . Similarly, District Hospital , Sub-District Hospital  and First Referral Unit-community Health Centres provide secondary care services.
Rural Health Statistics  is an annual publication, based on Health care administrative data reported by States/UTs. Details of State/UT-wise number of Sub-Centres, PHCs, CHCs, Sub-Divisional Hospital, District Hospital & Medical Colleges functioning in rural & tribal areas along with details of shortfall in human resources may be seen at the following link of RHS 2021-22: https://main.mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/RHS%202021%2022.pdf
Government of India has approved to establish 22 AIIMS in various part of country. These AIIMS after establishment, shall serve to all sections of society including tribal and rural population.
Government of India has launched Indian Public Health Standards, 2022 which is the set of uniform standards to provide norms and benchmarks for quality of infrastructure, human resource, drugs, diagnostics, equipment, quality and governance requirements for delivering health services at health facilities.
National Health Mission  envisages achievement of universal access to equitable, affordable & quality health care services that are accountable and responsive to people’s needs. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare provides technical and financial support to the States/UTs to strengthen the public healthcare system, based on the proposals received in the form of Programme Implementation Plans  under National Health Mission. Government of India provides approval for the proposals in the form of Record of Proceedings  as per norms & available resources.
XV-Finance Commission has recommended grants aggregating to Rs. 70,051 Crores over the period of five years  through local government to strengthen the healthcare system in states. Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission  with an outlay of Rs. 64,180 Crores aims to support for infrastructure development for Sub-Health Centres, Urban Health and Wellness Centres, Support for Block Public Health Units, Integrated District Public Health Laboratories and Critical Care Hospital Blocks.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Education
Moral Education
The National Curriculum Framework , 2005, developed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training , which sets the guidelines and direction for the development of syllabi and textbooks at all the school stages, emphasizes on ethical development, inculcating the values, attitudes and skills such as human rights, justice, tolerance, co-operation, social responsibility, non-violence and respect for cultural diversity, etc. required for living in harmony with oneself and with others. The NCERT textbooks, developed on the basis of NCF, 2005, prescribe and integrate themes and examples related to moral conduct across the subject areas and across the various stages of school education in the syllabi and textbooks for classes I-XII. University Grants Commission  has launched a policy framework- “Mulya Pravah – Guidelines for Inculcation of Human values and Professional Ethics in Higher Educational Institutions”. It emphasizes that stakeholders of an institution, be they faculty, students, administrators or others, should be guided by the core values like integrity, dedication, trusteeship, sustainability, inclusiveness, commitment, respectfulness, harmony and belongingness. Further, the National Education Policy , 2020 also provides for ethical reasoning, traditional Indian values and all basic human and Constitutional values such as seva, ahimsa, swachchhata, satya, nishkam karma, shanti, sacrifice, tolerance, diversity, pluralism, righteous conduct, gender sensitivity, respect for elders, respect for all people and their inherent capabilities regardless of background, etc. Moreover, education being a subject in the Concurrent list of the Constitution and majority of schools are under the jurisdiction of State/Union Territory  Governments, it is for the respective State/ UT Government to take appropriate action to impart the moral education on the students of their schools.
The information was given by the Minister of State for Education, Smt. Annpurna Devi in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM performs darshan and pooja at Shrinathji Temple in Nathdwara, Rajasthan
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi performed pooja and darshan at the Shrinathji Temple in Nathdwara, Rajasthan today. He also interacted with the temple priests and offered ‘bhet puja’ to Lord Shrinath.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
“नाथद्वारा में भगवान श्रीनाथजी के दर्शन और आशीर्वाद का सौभाग्य प्राप्त हुआ। उनसे देशवासियों के उत्तम स्वास्थ्य और कल्याण की कामना की।”
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President asks DRDO scientists to intensify research to combat any pandemic threat in the future
VP interacts with scientists and frontline workers from DIPAS at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas
VP lauds the role of DRDO labs in treatment and management of COVID-19
DRDO Chairman, Dr. G Satheesh Reddy briefs Vice President on various products and equipment developed by DRDO to tackle COVID-19
The Vice President, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu today commended the contribution of scientists and frontline workers from DIPAS , a DRDO lab, in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic and advised them to intensify their research to effectively combat any such pandemic in the future.
Around 25 scientists and technicians from DIPAS were invited to Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas by the Vice President. They were accompanied by DRDO Chairman, Dr G. Satheesh Reddy.
Interacting with them, Shri Naidu said that the pandemic has triggered unprecedented health crisis and severely impacted lives and livelihoods across the world. Lauding DIPAS and other DRDO labs for rising to the occasion and developing various indigenous products for treatment and management of COVID-19, he said that in the wake of the emergence of new variants of SARS-CoV-2, it is important to be ever vigilant to effectively tackle any future threats.
Dr. Satheesh Reddy briefed the Vice President about various products and equipment developed indigenously by DRDO labs for treatment and management of COVID-19. He expressed his gratitude to the Vice President for inviting the scientists and technicians and sharing his thoughts with them.
The Director of DIPAS, Dr. Rajeev Varshney was also present.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
IFFI is a very important social and cultural event: Union Minister Prakash Javdekar
Panaji, 15th Jan 2021
Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Shri. Prakash Javdekar has said that the International Film Festival of India 2020, beginning tomorrow, is a very important social as well as a cultural event.
Speaking to the media, he said that, “Despite COVID-19 Pandemic, IFFI has received more than 200 film entries from throughout the world. The festival will premiere wide variety of films and the audience will have an enthralling experience. For the first time the festival will be in a hybrid fashion which facilitates participating in the festival online.”
He also stated that all films will be showcased in seven theatres in and around Panaji where COVID protocols will be followed strictly. While speaking about the selection of the films for screening, he mentioned that, “the Juries have done a laudable job.”
He appealed to the public to come and enjoy the festival online and those who have come to Goa, from outstations, to follow COVID appropriate behaviours.
The minister also mentioned that the opening ceremony of IFFI51 will be broadcast on DD India and DD National channels.
The event will be live-streamed on PIB’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/pibindia
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Department of Space
India’s communication satellite GSAT-30 launched successfully
India’s latest communication satellite GSAT-30 was successfully launched from the Spaceport in French Guiana during the early hours today. The launch vehicle Ariane 5 VA-251 lifted off from Kourou Launch Base, French Guiana at 2:35 am IST carrying India’s GSAT-30 and EUTELSAT KONNECT for Eutelsat, as scheduled.
After a flight lasting 38 minutes 25 seconds, GSAT-30 separated from the Ariane 5 upper stage in an elliptical Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.
With a lift-off mass of 3357 kg, GSAT-30 will provide continuity to operational services on some of the in-orbit satellites. GSAT-30 derives its heritage from ISRO’s earlier INSAT/GSAT satellite series and will replace INSAT-4A in orbit.
“GSAT-30 has a unique configuration of providing flexible frequency segments and flexible coverage. The satellite will provide communication services to Indian mainland and islands through Ku-band and wide coverage covering Gulf countries, a large number of Asian countries and Australia through C-band” ISRO Chairman Dr K Sivan said. Dr. Sivan also said that “GSAT-30 will provide DTH Television Services, connectivity to VSATs for ATM, Stock-exchange, Television uplinking and Teleport Services, Digital Satellite News Gathering  and e-governance applications. The satellite will also be used for bulk data transfer for a host of emerging telecommunication applications.”
ISRO’s Master Control Facility  at Hassan in Karnataka took over the command and control of GSAT-30 immediately after its separation from the launch vehicle. Preliminary health checks of the satellite revealed its normal health.
In the days ahead, orbit-raising manoeuvres will be performed to place the satellite in Geostationary Orbit  by using its onboard propulsion system. During the final stages of its orbit raising operations, the two solar arrays and the antenna reflectors of GSAT-30 will be deployed. Following this, the satellite will be put in its final orbital configuration. The satellite will be operational after the successful completion of all in-orbit tests.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Maritime Safety and Scientific Exploration Converge: CSIR-NIO and Indian Coast Guard Unite to Commemorate Successful Rescue and Strengthen Collaboration
Goa, August 23, 2023
In a display of collaboration, CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography , Goa, organized an interaction on August 22, 2023, uniting maritime safety personnel and scientific explorers. The event, held to honor the Indian Coast Guard  for their pivotal role in ensuring the safety of the RV Sindhu Sadhana during the SSD-087 expedition in July 2023, marked a synergy between oceanographic researchers and maritime guardians.
The event aimed to commemorate and express gratitude for the crucial role played by ICG in ensuring the safety of the research vessel RV Sindhu Sadhana during expedition SSD-087 in July 2023. The day commenced with the commanding officer and crew members of ICGS "Sujeet" being warmly welcomed by the Director, CSIR-NIO.
The focal point of the event was an interaction session, during which the scientific researchers shared their remarkable experiences and challenges encountered in advancing the Blue Economy. This knowledge exchange between the scientific community and the coast guard plays a vital role in fortifying India's prosperity in the maritime realm. The event showcased the synergy between CSIR-NIO and the Indian Coast Guard, emphasizing the crucial role of collaboration in securing India's maritime interests and promoting its economic growth.
It is worth recollecting that the Indian Coast Guard's swift and efficient response during a daring rescue operation not only saved 36 lives but also averted a potential environmental catastrophe. On July 26, 2023, the Research Vessel 'Sindhu Sadhana,' owned by CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, found itself in distress and drifting perilously towards Karwar, carrying eight scientists and a total crew of 36 individuals.
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